Job summary We are delighted to invite applications for a senior Clinical or Counselling Psychologist for Salford adult inpatient services based at Meadowbrook Unit. Following significant investment in inpatient Psychology provision trust-wide, we are recruiting a full-time 8a or band 7-8a preceptorship Clinical or Counselling Psychologist. We are pleased to be able to offer these posts to individuals already working in an 8a capacity or those who are seeking development opportunities from a band 7-8a (on achievement of agreed competencies). We are happy to accept applications from Trainee Clinical Psychologists who are due to qualify in 2024. Working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, you will find every day exciting. Your role will be varied and stimulating and will include a mix of direct and indirect work. You will support the teams to develop formulations to support care, contribute to staff training and supervision of delivery of brief psychological interventions. Direct work will include psychological assessments, formulations, and interventions, both on a one-to-one basis and group format. As part of the clinical team on the wards you will work with ward managers, occupational therapists, nurses and doctors to ensure that inpatient admissions are therapeutic and support each person's recovery. You will supervise the work of the unit's Assistant Psychologists in delivering group and structured individual sessions. Main duties of the job Working as part of the psychology team and broader MDT, the postholder will provide a clinical psychology service to the 3 adult acute wards and 1 psychiatric intensive care unit in Salford. You will be well supported by and work closely with the service's principal inpatient Clinical Psychologist, Senior Clinical Psychologist and Assistant Psychologists to deliver the highest quality clinical psychology service to the inpatient wards where you will be based. Each ward is staffed by a full multidisciplinary team who always put service user care at the heart of their practice and work on a model of trauma-informed, least restrictive practice. You will work with them to ensure that the psychological needs of service users and staff are understood and met. The focus on principles of trauma-informed care and continuous innovation makes Meadowbrook an attractive and exciting service to work with, rich with opportunity to contribute to service development. There would be opportunity to be involved in Quality Improvement and pathway development projects. The unit has a strong focus on staff wellbeing, prioritising supervision, training and peer support through well-being groups for individuals with protected characteristics. This is paralleled in the leadership approach, which is premised upon compassionate leadership. About us Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations. We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond. Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options. Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity. Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users. Date posted 06 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year pro rata, per annum band 7 salary - £43,742 - £50,056 Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 437-6504328-B Job locations Meadowbrook Unit Stott Lane Salford M6 8HG Job description Job responsibilities See attached detailed job description and person specification: Staff benefits Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years Excellent pension Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Wellbeing programme Blue Light Card Discounts Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Wellbeing programme Blue Light Card Discounts Job description Job responsibilities See attached detailed job description and person specification: Staff benefits Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years Excellent pension Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Wellbeing programme Blue Light Card Discounts Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Wellbeing programme Blue Light Card Discounts Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential Post-graduate doctorate in clinical or counselling psychology, (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996), as accredited by the BPS. Eligibility to register as a practitioner psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council. Desirable Further post-qualification training in a specific therapeutic modality Completion of clinical supervisor training as provided by a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology training course Experience Essential Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of those with psychological difficulties across a full range of care settings Experience of working with moderate to severe mental health problems Experience in risk assessment, formulation and management of risk. Experience of working within and contributing to a multi-disciplinary team including working in an indirect capacity to support MDT and multiagency working and care provision. Experience of providing supervision, training and consultation Desirable Experience of working within an inpatient setting Experience of contributing to the supervision of clinical psychology trainee(s) Experience of managing demand for psychological services within a stepped-care framework. Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care and treatment within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan. Knowledge Essential Up to date knowledge of the needs of people with severe and enduring mental health problems including complex emotional and relational needs. Knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies. Knowledge of legislation in relation to clients with complex, severe and enduring mental health problems including Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act. Desirable Attendance at a DClinPsy Introduction to Supervision Courses Evidence of post-qualification CPD: completion of courses in CAT, CBT, psychodynamic or equivalent therapies for complex cases Skills Essential Ability to work with service users, carers and families to engage with their needs and provide them with appropriate psychological support and intervention, adapting these interventions as needed. Skills in providing consultation (including formulation) to other professional and non-professional groups Well developed, effective communication skills, both orally and in writing, Ability to prioritise work, operate a waiting list, meet short deadlines and an unpredictable work pattern that requires regular revision of plans. Ability to sit in constrained position for client therapy, testing and for computer work. Ability to work at a high level of professional autonomy and responsibility, in a collaborative multi-disciplinary environment and also as a lone worker in circumstances where there may be exposure to verbal and sometimes physical aggression Ability to use own initiative and to work under supervision where appropriate. Ability to provide rapid psychological assessment and brief psychological interventions. Especially in the management of risk. Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings. Desirable Ability to demonstrate an area of special interest/skill in therapeutic intervention other Essential There is an occasional requirement to travel across the wide footprint of the Trust to attend meetings and events relevant to the role. Ability to work towards goals agreed at Individual Appraisal with the Service Manager Ability to work to professional guidelines. Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential Post-graduate doctorate in clinical or counselling psychology, (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996), as accredited by the BPS. Eligibility to register as a practitioner psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council. Desirable Further post-qualification training in a specific therapeutic modality Completion of clinical supervisor training as provided by a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology training course Experience Essential Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of those with psychological difficulties across a full range of care settings Experience of working with moderate to severe mental health problems Experience in risk assessment, formulation and management of risk. Experience of working within and contributing to a multi-disciplinary team including working in an indirect capacity to support MDT and multiagency working and care provision. Experience of providing supervision, training and consultation Desirable Experience of working within an inpatient setting Experience of contributing to the supervision of clinical psychology trainee(s) Experience of managing demand for psychological services within a stepped-care framework. Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care and treatment within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan. Knowledge Essential Up to date knowledge of the needs of people with severe and enduring mental health problems including complex emotional and relational needs. Knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies. Knowledge of legislation in relation to clients with complex, severe and enduring mental health problems including Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act. Desirable Attendance at a DClinPsy Introduction to Supervision Courses Evidence of post-qualification CPD: completion of courses in CAT, CBT, psychodynamic or equivalent therapies for complex cases Skills Essential Ability to work with service users, carers and families to engage with their needs and provide them with appropriate psychological support and intervention, adapting these interventions as needed. Skills in providing consultation (including formulation) to other professional and non-professional groups Well developed, effective communication skills, both orally and in writing, Ability to prioritise work, operate a waiting list, meet short deadlines and an unpredictable work pattern that requires regular revision of plans. Ability to sit in constrained position for client therapy, testing and for computer work. Ability to work at a high level of professional autonomy and responsibility, in a collaborative multi-disciplinary environment and also as a lone worker in circumstances where there may be exposure to verbal and sometimes physical aggression Ability to use own initiative and to work under supervision where appropriate. Ability to provide rapid psychological assessment and brief psychological interventions. Especially in the management of risk. Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings. Desirable Ability to demonstrate an area of special interest/skill in therapeutic intervention other Essential There is an occasional requirement to travel across the wide footprint of the Trust to attend meetings and events relevant to the role. Ability to work towards goals agreed at Individual Appraisal with the Service Manager Ability to work to professional guidelines. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT Address Meadowbrook Unit Stott Lane Salford M6 8HG Employer's website https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)